FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest

Virtual Connections

Monthly Peer Gatherings, Webinars,
Mentor Sessions and more…

LEARN MORE

2026 Gathering | Oct 22-25

Registration Opens 3.2.2026
The Royal Sonesta
Minneapolis, MN

More Conference Info

Countdown to FARM 2026

Day(s)

Hour(s)

Minute(s)

Second(s)

Music

FARM offers a variety of showcase opportunities from the Official juried showcases to late night Private Showcasing, Folk DJ Showcase, Open Mics & our popular Performance Lane.

More Info Click Here

Workshops & Panels

Join us for a diverse line-up of workshops and panels, on topics that address the changing face of the independent music business, as well as performance and instrument techniques.

More Info Here

Community

From impromptu conversations in the hall or elevator, to late night jamming and song swaps and chats over a meal, it’s all about making connections!

News and Updates

2026 Gathering + Presenter Summit

Jan 11, 2026

We are so excited about this year's FARM Gathering, taking place October 22-25, 2025 at the The Royal Sonesta, Minneapolis, MN! We are looking forward to another program-packed, music-filled weekend of performances, workshops, networking, one-on-one mentoring sessions...

FARMette in Kansas – March 1, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

FARMette Kansas is coming March 1, 2026! Registration is now open for a one-day mini-FARM where workshops, panels, showcases, and networking are condensed into one day of folk magic for the state-wide Kansas community. FARMette is a mini-FARM conference, and FARMette...

FARMette – Indiana – June 6, 2026

Dec 12, 2025

This year's FARMette will thrive in the beautiful setting of IU South Bend! This campus is rich with walking paths and spaces for harmony to happen. With a Keynote by Tim Easton, Showcases, Mentor Lunches and more. This affordable introduction to your FARM community...

MORE UPDATES

FARM Mission Statement

Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) is a regional chapter of Folk Alliance International (FAI). Our purposes are to promote traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural folk music and dance and related performing arts in our region, hold an annual regional conference, represent the interests of our members to FAI and carry out such other projects as are of benefit to FAI members in the Midwest.

MORE ABOUT FARM